In order to prove the validity of your marriage (that you and your spouse were legally married and live as husband and wife), we recommend that you prepare the following documentation to submit in connection with your Petition for Alien Relative:

1.     Birth certificates of any children born of the marriage;
2.     Your and your spouse’s birth certificates and marriage certificate;
3.     Leases or property deeds with both your names;
4.     Joint bank account statements;
5.     Joint utility statements;
6.     Joint life or health insurance policies;
7.     Joint credit card accounts or other credit card account statements;
8.     Joint purchases or loan documents (car, boat, appliances, furniture, etc.);
9.     Joint income tax returns;
10.   Photographs of your wedding, honeymoon, and other special occasions;
11.   Copies of letters with envelopes addressed to both of you; and/or
12.   Any divorce decrees of either spouse.

        These are but a few examples of the type of documentation that will be necessary in your case.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Matthew White of Udall, Shumway & Lyons PLC at (480) 461-5302 or mlw@udallshumway.com.    


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The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Udall, Shumway & Lyons PLC strongly recommends that individuals with immigration related matters retain the services of competent immigration counsel, such as Udall, Shumway & Lyons PLC, as general information of this nature can never replace informed counsel when specific immigration-related guidance is needed. Udall, Shumway & Lyons PLC in no way intends to create an attorney-client relationship with any individual who may read this document by simply providing this information.